Mackerel
What it is
Mackerel refers to several fish species. This reference specifically describes Atlantic mackerel cooked with dry heat.
What it does
For the named reference food, USDA lists 262 kcal, 23.8 g protein and 17.8 g total fat per 100 g edible portion. The table gives additional nutrients for that same food form. These figures describe composition, not an effect on a disease or a recommended serving.
Research context and ingredient forms
Reference food: Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat. These are historical SR Legacy data from the April 2018 release, published in FoodData Central in 2019. A different variety, preparation, water content, or commercial recipe can change the result. For a matching food, a portion estimate scales each value by edible portion grams divided by 100.
Using this information
Atlantic mackerel and king mackerel are different species. Match the species on the label rather than using the word mackerel alone to choose a nutrition or mercury category.
Considerations
Fish is a major food allergen. People with a fish allergy need advice appropriate to their diagnosed allergy; a nutrient table does not establish that a particular species is safe for them. FDA/EPA fish-selection advice for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and children distinguishes species and mercury levels. Check the listed species rather than relying on a broad fish name.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 262 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat; Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Protein | 23.8 g per 100 g edible portion | Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat; Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.8 g per 100 g edible portion | Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat; Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g per 100 g edible portion | Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat; Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Sodium, Na | 83 mg per 100 g edible portion | Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat; Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.57 mg per 100 g edible portion | Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat; Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.94 mg per 100 g edible portion | Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat; Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin B-12 | 19 µg per 100 g edible portion | Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat; Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Selenium, Se | 51.6 µg per 100 g edible portion | Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat; Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.504 g per 100 g edible portion | Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat; Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.699 g per 100 g edible portion | Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat; Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition. Values can be analytical, calculated or imputed; not a current brand label or clinical-outcome estimate.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Food Allergies
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Limitations: Used for major-allergen identification and label awareness; not an individual allergy diagnosis.
Source assessment recorded.
- Advice about Eating Fish
U.S. Food and Drug Administration / U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Limitations: Supports the need to identify species when consulting mercury advice; no individualized serving prescription is provided.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.